We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being.
We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.
Rula is a remote-first company. We currently hire in most U.S. states, with the exception of Hawaii.
About the Role
As a Sr. Software Engineer at Rula, you’ll spend your days designing and scaling robust systems within an autonomous, cross-functional team that values high ownership, rapid iteration, and technical excellence. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you’ll tackle complex architectural challenges that directly impact how thousands of patients find and receive life-changing care. This is a unique opportunity to lead critical technical initiatives and shape an AI-forward engineering culture while building products that have a profound human impact.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of building and scaling web applications in a production environment.
Deep expertise in modern full-stack technologies—ideally TypeScript, React, and Node.js—along with a strong grasp of functional and object-oriented programming.
Proficiency in leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot) to accelerate delivery velocity, automate boilerplate, and enhance code quality.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex, distributed systems that are scalable, maintainable, and secure.
Proven experience leading high-priority technical projects from conception to delivery, including the ability to navigate trade-offs and align stakeholders.
A passion for fostering a high-performing engineering culture through code reviews, technical documentation, and mentoring junior engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
While having the preferred qualifications enhances your candidacy, having all of them is not mandatory. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even those who may not meet every preferred requirement.
Experience working in the healthcare technology space, specifically with HIPAA-compliant systems or behavioral health platforms.
Hands-on experience developing or integrating LLM-based features or agentic workflows into production applications.
Strong familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/GCP), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipeline optimization.
Advanced knowledge of database design and performance tuning for both relational (PostgreSQL) and non-relational data stores.
Previous experience thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment where you’ve helped scale an engineering organization.
Experience transitioning from monolithic architectures to microservices or event-driven systems.
We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:
100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)
Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States
Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA
401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future
Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)
Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your mental and physical health
New hire home office stipend: Set up your workspace for success
Quarterly department stipend: Fun team-building activities or in-person gatherings
Wellness events and lunch & learns: Explore a variety of engaging topics
Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all
Our team
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone. We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.